Study of application of intelligent agents in e-learning systems

Abstract

In this paper, the advantages of using intelligent agents were investigated in order to facilitate and customize suitable electronic learning resources and reinforce collaboration in e-learning environment. Using intelligent agent, learning is personalized based on person’s prior knowledge. E-learning agents monitor electronic learning environment and improve learning and collaboration which is based on learners’ prior knowledge, social features and learning styles. E-learning agents should easily admit of exploration of new learning objects, allowing learners to customize materials presented so that learning and collaboration results can improve in an e-learning environment; it is a learning agent that should offer tangible benefits to organization if operated in online learning or learning environments.